Halloween Decorating and Entertaining Tricks

3 Delicious Treats to Make With Pumpkin Puree

Use canned pumpkin in creative new ways. Try this pumpkin pancake recipe, milk shake recipe, and more.

Farmer’s Market Organic PumpkinLisa Shin

Pumpkin Pancakes

Serves 4
Prepare 1 cup dry pancake mix according to the package directions.
Whisk in ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree.


Pumpkin Milk Shake

Makes 1 milk shake
Blend until smooth 1 cup vanilla ice cream, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.


Pumpkin Whipped Cream

Makes 2 cups
Beat together 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree until soft peaks form.
 
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